This book examines the role of toxicological analysis in determining the causes of death during autopsies. It covers the protocols for sample collection, testing, and interpretation of toxicological findings to identify contributory toxins. The book emphasizes the integration of toxicological data with forensic pathology to provide comprehensive death investigations. Ideal for forensic pathologists and toxicologists, it advances the practices of using toxicology in post-mortem analyses.
Mila Baxter focuses on toxicology in autopsies and death investigations, particularly in understanding how toxins contribute to cause of death. Mila has published extensively on post-mortem toxicology and its role in criminal investigations. She serves as an editor for books on the use of toxicology in autopsies and death investigations. Her professional interests include advancing methods in autopsy-based toxicological analysis.